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About virginity
Can virgins have orgasms?
Originally Published: January 15, 1999 ~ Last Updated / Reviewed on: May 20, 2005
 
Hey Alice,

Can virgins experience orgasms?

 

Dear Reader,

Yes, yes... oh, yes!

As anyone who has ever masturbated, experienced a wet dream, or orgasmed while dreaming, on a roller coaster, on a motorcycle, or walking down the street is fully aware, people can feel the pleasure of orgasm. Physiologically, orgasm is not partner dependent and does not discriminate against the sexually inexperienced. For example, two virgins can still feel "sexual" thrills, and orgasm, while being intimate without sex.

Whatever the reasons people have for being virgins at this time, orgasm is not only pleasurable, but also has the added benefit of allowing people to learn about their body's sexual responses by themselves. That way, they will be more able to know what they can teach a partner about their own sexual response, making orgasm more likely when they are with someone.

Alice

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